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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 16-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Nat’s calculation, how long will each “lull” between attacks last?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 10 hours.
(c) 6 hours.
(d) 12 hours.

2. How does Jill get to school each day?
(a) By carpool.
(b) By walking.
(c) By bus.
(d) By bicycle.

3. Why doesn’t Nat ride along with Jill?
(a) He wants to make another phone call.
(b) There isn’t enough room.
(c) He still has to pick up Johnny.
(d) There isn’t enough time for him to climb into the car.

4. What type of bird makes a kamikaze dive toward Nat’s head?
(a) An eagle.
(b) A starling.
(c) A gannet.
(d) A gull.

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the crucial supplies Nat seeks to collect?
(a) Water.
(b) Light.
(c) Fuel.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nat worry about the cows during the bird attacks?

2. At three o’clock, Nat sees that the sky is “colorless.” What does he compare it to?

3. Where does the bird draw blood from Nat during the first attack?

4. Why does the character in question 74 think an army attack would be a waste?

5. What has the farmhand died next to?

(see the answer key)

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